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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 24531

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 24531 from March 5, 1955 through August 10, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
46
Wind Reports
171
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 24531 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 10, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 24531

46 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 2, 2022
12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Keeling, VA
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2022
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED BY PUBLIC.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Keeling, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO THE SIZE OF QUARTERS COVERING THE GROUND.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Chatham, VA
1.00″ hail
Aug 13, 2018
9:13 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL FELL ON STRAWBERRY ROAD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Callands, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2016
8:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Keeling, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2016
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EPORTED HAIL FOR A DURATION OF 15 MINUTES. LARGEST BEING 1 INCH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Chatham, VA
1.50″ hail
Apr 28, 2016
8:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chatham, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2016
8:18 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NICKLE TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Chatham, VA
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2016
8:18 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 HAIL COVERING THE GROUND.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chatham, VA
1.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2016
3:07 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZED HAIL LASTED FOR FIVE MINUTES
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Chatham, VA
1.00″ hail
Feb 24, 2016
7:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chatham, VA
1.00″ hail
Feb 24, 2016
7:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Chatham, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2015
4:41 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.66 SSE Weal, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2015
4:39 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 NNW Chatham, VA
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2015
4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .68 S Climax, VA
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 24531

171 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down near the intersection of Strawberry Road and Banister Road near Chatham_ VA. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ne Swansonville, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree and power lines down and blocking the entire roadway of US Hwy 29 in Gretna_ VA. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Climax, VA
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down on Tomahawk Mill Rd_ between Colony Road and Anderson Mill Road_ near Chatham_ VA. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Wnw Climax, VA
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2026
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Cooksburg Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Ajax, VA
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limb hanging in power lines on Hodnetts Mill Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Chatham, VA
UNK mph
Oct 19, 2025
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed by thunderstorm winds on Chalk Level Road... completely blocking the roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Chalk Level, VA
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2025
6:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across Sago Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Callands, VA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
9:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down. Blocking both lanes near intersection of Halifax and Coleman Mountain Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Java, VA
63 mph
Jul 9, 2025
9:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported by Public.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Keeling, VA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
9:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree across road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Chatham, VA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
9:17 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree Down across powerline.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Climax, VA
UNK mph
Jul 9, 2025
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on power line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Callands, VA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
9:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blown down across Anderson Mill Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Sago, VA
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree Down at the intersection of Motleys Mill road and Halifax road in Pittsylvania county Virginia.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Java, VA
UNK mph
Jun 19, 2025
7:29 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near the intersection of Halifax Road and Java road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Chatham, VA
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 24531

5 reports
EF1 category
May 8, 2008
8:00 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado, rated EF-1, with winds of 86 to 95 mph, touched down around 900 PM EDT on Thursday May 8th approximately 3 miles east southeast of the town of Ajax. The touchdown point was just southwest of Oxford Road near Highway 40. ||The tornado remained on the ground for approximately 3 minutes, had a maximum path width of 60 yards, and traveled toward the northeast approximately 1 mile before lifting around 903 PM EDT, just northeast of the intersection of Darby Road and Highway 40. Numerous trees were downed along and near the path of the tornado, along with some damage to nearby homes. Additional damage to trees from straight-line winds were also noted approximately 1/4 mile north and east of the point where the tornado lifted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .62 WNW Pullens, VA
F0 category
May 26, 2006
4:15 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Climax, VA
F0 category
Feb 4, 2006
3:08 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Callands, VA
F1 category
Feb 4, 2006
3:05 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Callands, VA
F1 category
May 15, 1976
4:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 24531
Pittsylvania County · 23,117 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, VA
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 24531 area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,107
Households3,374
Housing units3,994
Income
Median household income$46,706
$100k+ households28.5%
$150k+ households8.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,237
Attached single-family36
Small multifamily34
Large multifamily57
Mobile homes630
Housing mix
Single-family share81.1%
Attached-home share0.9%
Multifamily share2.3%
Mobile-home share15.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,687
Renter-occupied687
Vacant units620
Home value & age
Median home value$149,400
Owner homes $300k+10.3%
Owner homes $500k+2.5%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1972
Older-home share61.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,069
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 24531 have on record?

Our records show 46 hail, 171 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 24531, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 10, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 24531?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 24531 is 1.75″. It was reported near Rondo, VA on June 25, 2015.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 24531 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 24531 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 24531 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 24531 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 24531 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 24531 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 24531 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 24531, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 24531, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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